Alarms
Alarm Details Explained
The information for each alarm, generated by a D3, can be seen in great detail. This article covers the alarm information shown for software versions 1.0.1.15 on-wards. Alarm detail can be viewed by selecting an orange underlined Alarm/Event link in either the Current, Unacknowledged, Historical or Audit windows within the ALARMS tab. On selection the…
Read MoreMonthly Function Check
Before you start testing your monitoring system, alert all users. This will prevent any disruption to daily activities, unless you also want to test user’s reaction time and efforts. We recommend testing your systems’ functions at least once a month. Send a test email Settings -> Networking -> Email Setup -> Test Email -> Enter…
Read MoreConnecting an Auto-Dialler to a D3
The D3 base station has two relay outputs that can be used for attaching auto-diallers, beacons or connecting to an alarm notification panel. The connection instructions below are relevant to the auto-dialler supplied by Tek Troniks. Should a 3rd party dialler be used then these instructions are invalid. 3rd party items attached to the relay…
Read MoreEmail to SMS Text
Although a GSM auto-dialler can be added to our D3 base station relay outlet, to generate SMS text alarm alerts, another solution is to use 3rd party email to SMS text service. These services are now readily available via numerous online suppliers and often offer an inexpensive solution to receiving text message alerts. Below we…
Read MoreAmending General Alarm Settings
The basic alarm function of the D3 are controlled in the General Alarm Settings. When setting alarm profiles it is essential that relevant items are also set to operate in the general settings. For instance, if an alarm profile has an output relay set but in general settings relays are off, then the relay will…
Read MoreAdding an Alarm Profile to a Sensor
Sensor alarm actions can be set to follow a specific alarm profile. This allows alarm actions to be amended to suit the needs of the business and system users. A sensor can only be attached to one profile at a time, however many sensors can be attached to the same profile, see Alarm Profiles. Route…
Read MoreAlarm Set Points, Delays & Inhibiting a Sensor
Authorisation Users need the relevant system authorities to setup or amend alarm set points, delays and inhibit sensors. Authorisation rights are administered by system administrator level users, application for system authorisation rights changes need be raised with Admin Users. How to change set points, delays & inhibit sensors The video, below, shows how to create…
Read MoreAlarm Profiles Explained
Alarm profiles are used to control the actions the D3 base station will take in the event of an alarm event being triggered. Alarms are triggered when data received exceeds the limits of your set points (after any alarm delay you have allowed has elapsed). Alarm profiles can be created based on your alarm requirements…
Read MoreCreating An Alarm Profile
Alarm profiles are used to control the actions of the base station should a sensor/repeater or system warning alarm be generated. Multiple profiles can be created on a base station, however a device can only be attached to a single profile. For more information see Alarm Profiles Explained. From factory, the D3 family of base…
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